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In Pursuit of the Perfect Cover Tape
May 8, 2013 |Estimated reading time: Less than a minute
Choosing the right cover tape for tape-and-reel packaging of electronic components can present a challenge. Two types of cover tapes are commonly used with embossed carrier tapes today: Heat-activated adhesive (HAA) cover tapes and pressure-sensitive adhesive (PSA) cover tapes.
Both types have served the electronics component and PCB manufacturing industries well for decades. They still have their place, but more choices are often needed for today’s smaller components.Read the full article here.
This article originally appeared in the April 2013 issue of SMT Magazine.